Jazz News

Monterey Jazz Festival All-Star Group at Orange Co. Performing Arts Center on April 24

Source: Michael Ricci
April 6, 2010

By Larry Taylor

Always at the forefront of modern jazz, the one-and-only Monterey Jazz Festival has taken to the road with a roster of musical heavyweights representing today's very best including: nine-time Grammy-nominated and NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron on piano; Grammy-nominated Regina Carter on violin; Grammy winner Russell Malone on guitar; Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling; bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and Grammy-nominated Johnathan Blake on drums. This impressive ensemble, Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour, makes a stop at the Orange County ...

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Berklee to Honor Gamble & Huff, Angelique Kidjo, Paco de Lucia, Kenny Barron at Commencement

Source: Michael Ricci
April 6, 2010

Berklee College of Music President Roger Brown will present Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Paco de Lucia, Angelique Kidjo, and Kenny Barron with honorary doctor of music degrees at Berklee College of Music?s commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 8, at the 7, 000-seat Agganis Arena at Boston University. Commencement speaker Kenneth Gamble will address more than 860 Berklee graduates, their parents and invited guests. This year?s honorary doctorate recipients are being recognized for their achievements and influence in music, and for their ...

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Robin Holcomb at the Stone (NYC) on April 15 - 18

Source: Michael Ricci
April 6, 2010

ROBIN HOLCOMB AT THE STONE APRIL 15 - 18, 2010 The Stone Avenue C and 2nd Street, NYC $10 ROBIN HOLCOMB performs a variety of projects at The Stone ranging from a reunion of The 25 O'Clock Band, a first collaboration with noted experimental novelist Lynne Tillman, a set of songs with the remarkable songwriter Tony Scherr and Doug Wieselman and a performance of songs and instrumental compositions with Larks, They Crazy, ...

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Usonic - Evolution Release Info

Source: Michael Ricci
April 6, 2010

July 31st 2010 will see the widely anticipated release of 'EVOLUTION' by USONIC The dynamic and vibrant sounds of modern Jazz fused with African groove and influences from around the world. THIS ALBUM IS SET TO TAKE THE JAZZ FUSION WORLD BY STORM. Miles Bould and Scott Firth have worked alongside and toured with many diverse talents including Sting, Robert Palmer, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Beyonce, Joan Armatrading, Level 42, Billy Ocean, Melanie C, Morcheeba, Steve Winwood amongst others. Earlier ...

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Ornette Coleman, Kruder & Dorfmeister & Gilberto Gil at Gent Jazz Festival (Belgium)

Source: Michael Ricci
April 6, 2010

The Gent Jazz Festival (July 7 - July 18) announces more names for the 2010 edition with Ornette Coleman, Pat Metheny Group, Gilberto Gil, Toots Thielemans, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Mariza, Kurt Elling, The Cinematic Orchestra and Stanley Clarke featuring Hiromi. Also Christian Mendoza Group, Greg Houben Trio, Pierre Vaiana & Salvatore Bonafede feat. Manolo Cabras, Jungle Boldie will perform at the festival. Earlier the festival had already announced names like Norah Jones, Daniel Lanois Black Dub and Chick Corea Freedom ...

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Joe Taylor & the Wicked Felinas Headlining Jazz at the Center Festival

Source: PUSH Revolution
April 6, 2010

Joe Taylor & The Wicked Felinas Headlining Jazz Festival Friday, April 16th, 2010 1020 Broad Street Camden, SC Showtime: 10pm Tickets: $5 or “free admission with Wood Auditorium ticket stub" CAMDEN, SC - April 16, 2010 - Brainchild of veteran RCA Victor artist Joe Taylor, The Wicked Felinas have been burning up venues on the East Coast in preparation for the release of their debut album Heart Like A Dying Sun on ...

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Announcing the Winners of the MAXJAZZ "4-CD" Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
April 6, 2010

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Maynard Ferguson Birthday Bash @ Chris' Jazz Cafe (Philadelphia) on May 1

Source: Michael Ricci
April 5, 2010

Maynard Ferguson Birthday Bash! Featuring Maynard Ferguson alumni: Denis DiBlasio, Reggie Watkins and Dennis Noday at Chris' Jazz Cafe on May 1.

Come experience the high energy big band jazz that only Maynard Ferguson and his band could deliver on what would have been his 82nd birthday. The alumni will be backed by the John Hoey Orchestra. There may even be some surprises!

About the John Hoey Orchestra The John Hoey Orchestra is a professional horn band that ...

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